Possible Solutions to Traffic Problems

According to the World Book Encyclopedia, “Throughout most of history, transportation was extremely difficult. Prehistoric people travelled mainly on foot. They transported goods on their backs or heads or by dragging them along the ground. About 5000 B.C, people began to use animals to haul loads. By 3000 B.C., wagons and sailing vessels had been invented.” As we try to observe the history of transportation, improvements on vehicle were invented. However, the increasing population of vehicles affects the traffic condition on roads. Traffic congestion, traffic jams and traffic accidents occur. On the contrary, there are possible solutions to prevent or control having this problems and these include (1)Electronic Signs and Signals (2) Putting CCTVs (3) Road widening (4) Separate lanes for motorcyles and huge vehicles(e.g. trucks, buses, cars, jeepneys).

 

 Electronic Signs and Signals. Electronic signs and signals can help drivers determine if the lanes are two-way or one-way. It can also inform them if a road is traffic and which way is more convenient to pass by. It reduces delays because people receive accurate and reliable information on time.  The signage is changeable because it is now electronic. The traffic management department can change it instantly if a road is starting to have a heavy traffic.

Placing CCTVs.Placing CCTVs in different areas of Binan will help the officials to monitor the flow of the vehicles and if there is an accident occur. People or authorities can response easily to the an incident/accident.

(summarized)CCTV monitoring has good benefits to road users. First, there is an immediate response to emergencies that may help lessen the number of people who needs medical assistance. Second, the flow of traffic can be managed to avoid congestion and delays. Lastly, it provides timely and up-to-date information on what is happening along roads to maintain road safety. (Labuschagne,2009)

Road Widening. Roads should be widened so that the drivers can maximize their space when driving along the road and to have smooth flow of traffic. The ability of the vehicles to move freely are not limited. The local government should prohibit residents in using the public roads for parking their vehicles and selling on the streets because these add to the slow movement of cars.(Fabian,2012)

Separate lanes for motorcycles and huge cars. Separate lanes for motorcycles and huge cars can prevent motorcycles from slipping in between cars that can also avoid traffic snarl-up along roads. Like in Metro Manila, there are specific lanes for motorcycles and buses. These also lessen the traffic accidents.